Players like Alejandro Francés
CB/RBGirona FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlejandro Francés's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alejandro Francés are Vanderson, Jurriën Timber, Benjamin Henrichs. Doppel rates Vanderson (AS Monaco) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kieran Trippier scores 86/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Alejandro Francés is a versatile ball-playing centre-back/right-back, showcasing his ability to contribute both defensively and offensively. With a Sofascore rating in the top 13% of his peers, he stands out for his precise long balls, ranking in the top 6%, and his knack for scoring, netting three goals this season. His reliability is evident, having missed only nine games in the last three seasons, making him a durable asset for Girona FC.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alejandro Francés
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Jurriën Timbersimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €73m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €7.6m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 36 | €1.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 91 | 88 |
| 9 | Juanlu Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €9.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Costinhasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €6.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Alberto Costasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 23 | €17m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alejandro Francés
≈ 100% Alejandro Francés · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Francés · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Francés · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Alejandro Francés?
Statistically, Vanderson (AS Monaco) is the closest look-alike to Alejandro Francés — a 86/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Alejandro Francés?
By Doppel's fit score, Vanderson (AS Monaco) is the closest profile to Alejandro Francés, with a 86/100 overall match. Jurriën Timber and Benjamin Henrichs are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alejandro Francés?
Yes. Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alejandro Francés?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alejandro Francés's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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